The 89-year old Brotman started announcing for the inaugural parade in 1956 when Dwight Eisenhower took office. He’s been the announcer for every parade since then.

But Trump decided to go with a different announcer for this year’s celebration. Freelance announcer, audio engineer, and Trump crony Steve Ray will be taking over the honors.

Brotman was disappointed because he was looking forward to performing his duties one more time. Instead, the inaugural committee named him “Announcer Chairman Emeritus” and offered him a prime seat at the parade.

Brotman told the Washington Post, “I’m disappointed. I know I can do it”

“I know that I’ve done it many many times. They ask me every time and it’s such an honor.”